Massacre at historic African American Church in Charleston

[Valmy]

And there probably are some foul corners of South Carolina where it still needs discrediting.

[Malthus]

These sorts of incidents always bring the same question to my mind - that is, the issue of whether people like this are evil terrorists, or simply insane, or both. Not "insane" in the legal sense of the word necessarily, of course. 

Take that guy BB brought up who shot a cop in Alberta - he strikes me as being, basically, nuts.

[Valmy]

Insular white dude nutcases. They are really becoming a menace.

[crazy canuck]

I find it puzzling some kid could wear stuff like that and not be suspected of being dangerous.

Even more puzzling that someone decided it would be a good idea to give him gun for his birthday present.

[Valmy]

I find it puzzling some kid could wear stuff like that and not be suspected of being dangerous.

Even more puzzling that someone decided it would be a good idea to give him gun for his birthday present.

That person is basically a murderer in my book.

[Caliga]

Yeah, I read that and I was like

"My son is a crazy racist loner?  I know what he needs for his birthday then!"

[viper37]

I find it puzzling some kid could wear stuff like that and not be suspected of being dangerous.

he's not muslim, where could the problem be?

[viper37]

These sorts of incidents always bring the same question to my mind - that is, the issue of whether people like this are evil terrorists, or simply insane, or both. Not "insane" in the legal sense of the word necessarily, of course. 

I think it was in the NYT last year, but some researchers did a study on this, terrorists like the 9/11 guys, and mass shooters.
While it was hard to get conclusive results because some are killed during their acts, it seems the psychological profile is very close.

edit
Here is the study

And a news paper article: Link

In this case, given the obvious political message, it is terrorism.

[viper37]

Yeah, I read that and I was like

"My son is a crazy racist loner?  I know what he needs for his birthday then!"

there's no better way to socialize than at a shooting club, drinking some beers and shooting targets.

[Malthus]

These sorts of incidents always bring the same question to my mind - that is, the issue of whether people like this are evil terrorists, or simply insane, or both. Not "insane" in the legal sense of the word necessarily, of course. 

I think it was in the NYT last year, but some researchers did a study on this, terrorists like the 9/11 guys, and mass shooters.
While it was hard to get conclusive results because some are killed during their acts, it seems the psychological profile is very close.

edit
Here is the study

And a news paper article: Link

In this case, given the obvious political message, it is terrorism.

Interesting stuff. Thanks. 

[lustindarkness]

there's no better way to socialize than at a shooting club, drinking some beers and shooting targets.

This is true. I like the zombie targets BTW.

[MadImmortalMan]

These sorts of incidents always bring the same question to my mind - that is, the issue of whether people like this are evil terrorists, or simply insane, or both. Not "insane" in the legal sense of the word necessarily, of course. 

A racist mentally-ill drug addict. Not much question here.

[Lettow77]

 This shooter was apprehended wearing a Rainbow Dash t-shirt. I'm appalled at his taste in ponies.

[Valmy]

This shooter was apprehended wearing a Rainbow Dash t-shirt. I'm appalled at his taste in ponies.

*facepalm*

[Eddie Teach]

Bronies should all be shot.